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Zeacliff Pond — Lakes 38.7 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS South Twin Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 872971
Catalogued on the USGS South Twin Mountain quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire, Zeacliff Pond — a lake — lies 38.7 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872971, Zeacliff Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS South Twin Mountain quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Zeacliff Pond sits at 44.18285° N, 71.50633° W (DMS 44°10′58″ N, 71°30′23″ W).
Other lakes in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 24 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Zeacliff Pond itself. The ones closest to Zeacliff Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Zealand Pond | Crawford Notch | 1.2 mi |
| Shoal Pond | Crawford Notch | 2.8 mi |
| Ethan Pond | Crawford Notch | 3.8 mi |
| Garfield Pond | South Twin Mountain | 5.6 mi |
| Black Pond | Mount Osceola | 6.4 mi |
| Norcross Pond | Mount Carrigain | 6.7 mi |
| Ice Pond | Mount Osceola | 6.7 mi |
| Carrigain Pond | Mount Carrigain | 7 mi |
| Nancy Pond | Mount Carrigain | 7.2 mi |
| Eagles Lakes | Franconia | 7.7 mi |
Features on the USGS South Twin Mountain Quadrangle
The South Twin Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 22 catalogued natural features alongside Zeacliff Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zealand Ridge | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Mount Guyot | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Mount Bond | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| South Twin Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Mount Hale | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| North Twin Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| The Cliffs | Cliffs | Grafton County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Galehead Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| South Sugarloaf | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3.8 mi |
| Twin Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 4.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 66-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Zeacliff Pond — 38.7 miles west-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WSW.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.183°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 38.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Zeacliff Pond track the nearby Zealand Ridge (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Zeacliff Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zealand Ridge | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Zealand Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Zealand Falls | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Whitewall Mount | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Mount Guyot | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Zeacliff Pond located?
Zeacliff Pond is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 38.7 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS South Twin Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Zeacliff Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 66 minutes, 38.7 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Zeacliff Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Zeacliff Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872971 on the South Twin Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Zeacliff Pond?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other lakes are in Grafton County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 23 other lakes in Grafton County, New Hampshire.